Alex Collins

The Sun Sentinel received this press release an hour before South Plantation running back Alex Collins was to announce he was signing with Arkansas. "Andrea McDonald, mother of highly sought-after college football recruit Alex Collins, has retained attorney Jack Paris of The Cochran Firm - South Florida to represent the family's interests while she contemplates on signing the NCAA's Letter of Intent that will decide where the South Plantation High School running back will play football.

The Lauderhill Broncos youth football league continues its rich legacy of turning out quality football standouts and academic stalwarts under the banner of the Greater Miami South Florida Pop Warner football. The Broncos are one of twenty-four programs that stress education, character building and sports and have been one of the premier clubs since the early 2000's. The league is coming off a terrific 2013 season where the teams were recently recognized for their accomplishments during the home-opener against the Parkland Raiders at the Lauderhill Sports Complex.

South Plantation running back Alex Collins, one of the nation's top college prospects, won't be waiting until next Wednesday's National Signing Day to make his college decision. Instead, Collins will announce his college decision on Monday, and instead of the stage at South Plantation, he'll be using a national one. Collins will travel to Atlanta, and will make his announcement as part of a live Fox Sports special at 10 p.m. Currently, the special is not set to air live in South Florida, though Fox Sports is working to rectify that situation. Collins will decide between two schools, Miami - to whom he was committed for nearly the entirelty of 2012 - and Arkansas.

FIVE IMPACT PLAYERS Gregory Howell, RB, 6-1, 205, Coral Gables A between-the-tackles power runner, Howell is the kind of running back that enjoys contact, and in FAU's run-heavy spread offense, that'll be well-received. Joe Gold, OL, 6-3, 260, South Fort Myers One of the state's best run-blockers, Gold was a hold-over commitment from the Carl Pelini era that Charlie Partridge had no qualms in holding. Kris Harris, LB, 6-0, 220, Godby (Tallahassee) Harris is not the tallest linebacker, but he's one of the state's best hitters.

Alex Collins is ready to call the hogs. South Plantation's five-star running back committed to the University of Arkansas Monday night in an announcement on Fox Sports South. Collins chose the Razorbacks over Miami, Florida State, Florida and Wisconsin. The Razorbacks were late comers to the Collins recruitment party - it was only after Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema jumped to Arkansas that Collins began to consider the Hogs. Bielema kept with him his defensive coordinator and top South Florida recruiter, Charlie Partridge, when he made the move, keeping Collins' relationship intact, while adding the allure of SEC football.

While Northeast receiver Stacy Coley and Miramar linebacker Jermaine Grace ended intense speculation Wednesday by signing with the University of Miami, another prized local recruit who had turned down the Hurricanes against his mother's wishes stole the spotlight with his strange National Signing Day saga. South Plantation running back Alex Collins was set to sign with Arkansas on Wednesday morning after announcing Monday night on Fox Sports South that he had chosen the Razorbacks over Miami, Florida State, Florida and Wisconsin.

HALLANDALE - As Hallandale and South Plantation switched ends of the field with the score tied and Hallandale threatening to score, South Plantation coach Doug Gatewood held out his arms and shouted at his sideline. "Nobody knows it's the fourth quarter, huh?!" Ronald Kennedy intercepted Hallandale quarterback Tyler Huntley on the first play of the fourth quarter, and six plays later Alex Collins rushed for the first of his two touchdowns as the visiting Paladins surged past the Chargers for a 21-13 win. "It was a very emotional game.

The regular season is over, but for some Broward County football stars, their recruiting season is just getting started. The hotbed of high school football talent has plenty of uncommitted players that could change the football fortunes of across the country. Here is my list of the 10 best uncommitted players in Broward and my best prediction on where some of them might end up. 1. RB Alex Collins, South Plantation Had this list been complied a week ago, Collins wouldn't have made it, and that has nothing to do with talent.

SOUTH PLANTATION 7, COOPER CITY 6: Nick Foster and Alex Collins led the way for the Paladins (7-6) with two goals each. CALVARY CHRISTIAN 16, KING'S ACADEMY 7: David Salvatelli led the Eagles (13-4) with nine goals. Hunter Ramsay had seven ground balls. WESTERN 17, AMERICAN HERITAGE-DELRAY 16 (OT): Peter Cornelia scored four goals for the Wildcats. Zach Battaglia added three goals and an assist.

University of Arkansas freshman running back Alex Collins made multiple visits to his alma mater, South Plantation High, this week. He caught up with the friends and staff. “[What is amazing is] the number of people that are giving him hugs… the special needs kids, the teachers, the aids, the cafeteria workers… Alex made an impression on all of them,” said principal Christine Henschel. Collins gained national recruiting attention after his stellar junior and senior seasons in South Plantation's backfield.

Alex Collins burst through a hole up the middle, sprinted into the end zone and didn't stop. He climbed the concrete wall, grabbed the railing and high-fived Razorbacks fans in the front row of the red sea of glee at Little Rock's War Memorial Stadium. Arkansas coaches chewed out the freshman running back for that celebration, and ensuing penalty, following his first collegiate touchdown four weeks ago against Samford. He was apologetic afterward for letting his exuberance get the best of him, though it's perhaps a perfect snapshot of how this former South Plantation High standout and now freshman national sensation has embraced his new life in Northwest Arkansas.

Former South Plantation running back Alex Collins drew national attention for his decision in February to attend the University of Arkansas against the wishes of his mother, who refused to sign his national letter-of-intent. So far, it's worked out well for Collins - remarkably well, in fact. Collins was named SEC Freshman of the Week last Monday, and this past Saturday became the first player in the conference's storied history to rush for more than 100 yards in each of the first three games of his career.

Former South Plantation running back Alex Collins is off to super start in college. Collins, whose Arkansas Razorbacks will host Southern Miss on Saturday, ranks sixth nationally in rushing (151.5 yards per game) after 21 carries for 131 yards against Louisiana-Lafayette in his debut and 24 carries for 172 yards and a touchdown against Samford. The first freshman in school history to rush for 100 yards in his first two games, Collins was named SEC Freshman of the Week on Monday. "I feel honored," he told reporters after Saturday's game.

By Christy Cabrera ChirinosStaff writer and South Florida Sun-Sentinel, August 24, 2013

MIRAMAR — For Everglades and South Plantation, this was a sorely-needed warm-up to the season. Both are teams in transition, with new players at key positions and for Everglades, a new coach. But after just a few snaps, it was clear which one may struggle with its adjustments this year. Behind a potent running attack led by Xavier Love, the Gators scored two quick touchdowns and never looked back en route to a 39-7 win over the Paladins on Friday night. Love, a transfer from Miramar, had 13 carries for 148 yards with three touchdowns at the half.

District 25 WEST BOCA 12, NORTH BROWARD PREP 4: Eric Koabel led the Bulls (7-7) with four goals and an assist. Zach Rubenstein added three goals. District 26 CALVARY CHRISTIAN 11, CARDINAL GIBBONS 8: Dawson Allen scored five goals for the Eagles (13-4). Dylan May had six saves. PINE CREST 22, TARAVELA 0 District 27 ST. THOMAS 19, SOUTH PLANTATION 2: Matt Sweeney had two goals for the Aquinas (15-2). Alex Collins scored a goal for the Paladins.

As Erin DiMeglio walked through the auditorium door, she had no idea what to make of the scene before her. Some of her classmates showered the South Plantation senior with Monopoly money, while two of her football teammates —- FSU-bound quarterback John Franklin and Arkansas-commit running back Alex Collins — held a homemade, ceremonial check for $20,000. Once DiMeglio read the check and realized she was the recipient of a scholarship from Foot Locker's Scholar Athlete Program and DoSomething.org, the third-string quarterback had a hard time wiping the smile off her face.